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Last sold for $729,000 on Apr 22, 2021

5238 SIERRA VISTA AVE

RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
3
Beds
2.8
Baths
2,022 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$729,000 · Apr 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,760 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$804,871 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,487
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$672,384
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$789,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$642,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRIVERSIDE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Valley View Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
La Sierra High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Villegas Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Alvord Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92505These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.296

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,012
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,326 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,440
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,650
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5238 Sierra Vista Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Riverside 92505
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in La Sierra
  • Older than 93% of homes in Riverside County

How it measures up in Riverside 92505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 92505.

Living area2,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 5238 Sierra Vista Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa SierraRiverside 92505Riverside County
Living areabigger than2,022 ft²79% of homes80% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac75% of homes64% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195616% of homes17% of homes7% of homes

About 5238 Sierra Vista Ave

When did 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA last sell?

5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA last sold on Apr 22, 2021 for $729,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA?

5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 2,022 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA built?

5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA?

5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA is assigned to Valley View Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; La Sierra High School (high), rated C-; Villegas Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Alvord Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA compare to other homes in Riverside 92505?

Among the 10,242 homes in Riverside 92505, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,022 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1956 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5238 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA was $9,760. The county assessed it at $804,871.

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